Computer Science

“This is my second year running the Society for Women in Computing, an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women in computer science and related fields.”

Anthropology and Biological Sciences

“My education in the liberal arts helped me gain a broader appreciation for the ways science is conducted and exchanged.”

Music

“In each class I have taken here, from my private music lessons and choir rehearsals to all the various music history and theory classes, I have had the opportunity to experience a wide range of approaches both to teaching this material and to integrating it into one’s daily life.”

Sociology

“I value how my liberal arts education has expanded my thinking and has allowed me to think outside of the box.”

Sociology

“I came into URI as a transfer sophomore in Sociology and I was immediately impressed by how much the professors wanted to be involved with helping students achieve their goals in and out of the classroom.”

Economics and French

“My positive classroom experiences encouraged me to broaden the scope of my education and accidentally discover some of the fields I enjoyed the most in college, such as statistics and political science.”

Anthropology

“Studying abroad enhanced my education through allowing me to adapt to unfamiliar cultures, providing me with real world experiences which taught me how to learn from and respect people of a different culture.”

Communications Studies and Writing & Rhetoric

“A&S is so unique because students are really able to construct a curriculum that is diverse, impactful, and tailored to their specific interests”

Finance, International Studies & Diplomacy, and Spanish

“Since my first day, I always felt that the faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences were truly here to help me grow both academically and as a person.”

Criminology and Criminal Justice and Journalism

“I value my liberal arts education because it has exposed me to a wide variety of perspectives, as well as the factors that influence an individual’s perspective.”

Communication Studies, Film/Media, and Theatre

“In a liberal arts education, you’re taught to ask a ton of questions. Questions are great because they teach you that not everything is so black and white.”

Music Education and Jazz Performance

“Our educators are a foundational support that students can lean on for aid, academic or not, who wholeheartedly keep our best interests at heart.”

Theatre

“This tight-knit community has encouraged me to trust myself, express my creativity in new and exciting ways, and to exceed any personal limitations I may have previously set for myself.”